2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sportage and 2005 Vauxhall Monaro were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 32 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sportage | 2005 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Kia | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sportage | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
